It’s amazing the things I see from my kitchen window while I’m washing dishes. I see the storage building is going to have to be painted this year, no more putting it off…but, I also see the blue, blue sky and some beautiful wispy clouds and imagine the sky animal shapes sailing there. I see […]
Sep 14, 2015
As the Gaslight Flickers
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Unexplained noises in the attic. Gaslights that flicker for no apparent reason. Items that disappear from their accustomed places. Add a deceptive husband with a deadly secret, a wife who thinks she is losing her mind, a maid with an attitude, and a determined Scotland Yard detective. There you have the makings of a superb 1944 […]
Sep 13, 2015
Celebrating Books
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Tahlequah’s newly renovated library always offers a bountiful array of books to choose from. It’s a busy place with many readers coming and going and yesterday’s book fair added a new flavor to the usual activities. The weather could not have been more perfect with blue skies and temperatures in the seventies. I had fun […]
Sep 12, 2015
Moonlight Can Be Murder
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November 15–a red-letter day. This is the release date for Moonlight Can Be Murder. I’m really excited about this new cozy mystery series and I hope you are too. There’s lots to do before a new book is launched onto the public stage. Lots of preparation, planning, gathering of people to help publicize it. And […]
Sep 11, 2015
Early, Dark, Rainy
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This morning, a loud crash above my head woke me. My eyes popped open. Thunder! Being wide awake, I felt sure it was time to get up so I padded into the kitchen and put on the coffee. Then I glanced at the clock. Oh, my goodness! It was only wee, small hours with dawn […]
Sep 10, 2015
After the Ball–um–Critique
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At the bottom of this page, I’ve posted a link to a very old song, “After the Ball”. That’s how I feel sometimes at the end of a critique: kind of sad that it’s over. However, I look forward to the next one, unlike the poor singer of the sad song. Yesterday was a kick-up-your-heels […]
